2431 - INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

In order to maintain an effective program of interscholastic athletics, the Corporation employs an athletic director and coaches who, in cooperation with the principal, are to fulfill the responsibilities described below.

Responsibilities

The principal shall:

1. be held ultimately responsible in all matters pertaining to interscholastic athletic activities;

2. fulfill all duties and responsibilities as they pertain to interscholastic athletics as prescribed by the High School Athletic Association and the School Board;

3. oversee all ticket sales and the handling of ticket revenue;

4. prepare financial reports of all revenues and expenditures for all athletic contests;

5. keep a record available at all times regarding the latest up-to-date information on the eligibility of the current season sports squads including cheerleaders and team managers;

6. handle matters pertaining to reporting accidents.

The Athletic Coordinators shall:

1. direct and coordinate all athletics/activities and be directly responsible to the principal;

2. together with the principal, approve all athletic contests before they are contracted;

3. prepare the total athletic budget for the school and present it to the principal for adoption;

4. ascertain that all rules and regulations of the High School Athletic Association are upheld and enforced;

5. strive to promote good public relations with the general public, news media, opponents' schools, civic organizations, and booster clubs;

6. check the readiness of all facilities for teams and spectators prior to game time;

7. prepare all game contracts, specifying the date, time, and location;

8. co-sign all game contracts with the principal and keep them on file in the athletic office;

9. make arrangements for physical examinations for candidates for athletic squads, after checking with the head coach;

10. employ and pay all contest officials and personnel involved in operating the contest;

11. issue all passes and complimentary tickets;

12. regulate the use of the press box and the public address system;

13. set up the flag raising ceremony and the playing of the National Anthem;

14. reconfirm the athletic contest with the visiting school and game officials;

15. make arrangements for emergency medical care;

16. be responsible for regulations concerning visiting scouts;

17. arrange for the ordering and the presentation of letters and other athletic awards;

18. handle all matters pertaining to radio broadcasts;

19. arrange for reconditioning of athletic equipment.

The Head Coach shall:

1. be responsible for all matters relating to the organization and administration of the team under his/her direction;

2. enforce all rules of the High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport;

3. assign duties to equipment managers and assistant coaches and evaluate their performance;

4. plan all practice sessions;

5. prepare public information releases regarding his/her sport;

6. assist in planning special events such as Assemblies, Parents Night, Homecoming, Banquets, etc;

7. maintain an accurate and current squad roster and submit copies to the principal;

8. cooperate with the athletic coordinator in setting up physical examination schedules in grades 6-12 and verify that no candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her examination card has been completed and his/her insurance coverage is in effect;

9. assign at least one (1) coach to be with the squad at all times and to supervise the locker room until all squad members have left the locker room;

10. prepare a detailed equipment and supply request and submit it to the athletic coordinator;

11. arrange for the presentation of team awards through the athletic coordinator;

12. recommend teams that may be scheduled and officials to be employed;

13. enforce rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;

14. report injuries to the principal.

Coaches should exercise great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities.

The Assistant Coach (includes Assistants, Reserve, Freshman, and Middle School Coaches) shall:

1. support the head coach in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;

2. fulfill all responsibilities assigned by the head coach;

3. be prepared to assume the responsibility of the head coach, if and when necessary.